After a fabulous flight in Lufthansa first class from Frankfurt to New York last Saturday, I wasn’t exactly thrilled about flying in Lufthansa economy from Los Angeles to Frankfurt yesterday afternoon. I was booked on a rather pricey economy ticket...
I Need Your Help Dealing with a Facebook Impostor!
This evening I received a text message from a friend saying, "You might want to check your Facebook page…" I texted back that it must be some other person, because I have no Facebook page. She texted back, stating,...
Frankfurt to Denver in Lufthansa First Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York to...
Cairo to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York to...
Turkish Airlines: Valentine’s Day Specials from Istanbul
For the second year in a row, Turkish Airlines if offering some attractive companion fares in business class during the week of Valentine’s Day. Exceptional values, in particular, are available to Southeast Asia and China. Southeast Asia and China (BKK/SGN/SIN/CGK/HKG/PVG/PEK)...
The Trip is Almost Over
It’s been a great two weeks of traveling (depsite my initial hiccup in BKK), but I am looking forward to getting home tomorrow evening. I had the next installment of Middle East flight report ready to go as well...
Singapore First or Lufthansa First + First Class Terminal?
What would you choose, Singapore First or Lufthansa First and a few hours in LH’s famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt? This may not even be a decision I have to make, but I want to be prepared should...
Turkish Airlines Passengers Prevent Hijacking
The details are just coming in now, but it appears passengers onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo to Istanbul overpowered a man who tried to hijack the plane: The man, identified as 40-year-old Cuma Yasar, was wearing a...
Zürich to Tel Aviv in EL AL Israel Airlines Business Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York...
Singapore Airlines Tightens Access to San Francisco Silver Kris Lounge
Singapore Airlines has tightened the lounge entrance requirements at SFO, now refusing to let in Star Gold members traveling on purely domestic itineraries. Here’s the official Star Alliance policy on lounge access for Star Gold members: Star Alliance Gold Customers...
New York to Zürich in Swiss International Air Lines First Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York to...
A Change in Venue Coming for Live and Let’s Fly in 2011
Happy 2011! The New Year is upon us and another adventure is drawing near. I recently accepted a job with Star Alliance and will be moving to Frankfurt, Germany later this month to work. The assignment is set to...
A Review of 2010
New Years festivities are heating up in Ho Chi Minh City, but I am at the airport waiting to catch my late Lufthansa flight back to Bangkok. Recalling my pickpocket incident in Bangkok (and because my brother and I...
Robbed and Battered in Bangkok
It has been a taxing day. My wallet was stolen and if I have to deal with one more tout I am going to rip someone’s head off. And to top it off, I was assaulted by a local today for...
Review: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Business brought me down to Washington, DC and rather than staying at the Willard InterContinental, my usual hotel of choice in the District, I opted to try out the Park Hyatt. My first meeting was at noon so I...
Latest TSA Antics Further Impugn Their Credibility
So much for whistleblower protection… The mission of the TSA is to "protect the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce." You would think that when someone brings to their attention a security flaw,...
Departing on My Asia Award Trip Today!
This afternoon I will be departing on my long-anticipated award trip to Southeast Asia and China. First, my final trip of the year to Chicago on United, followed by an overnight trip on Lufthansa to Munich. I’ve got over...
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Greetings readers. It is Christmas Day and I am about to have Christmas dinner with my family. I had a few aviation topics on my mind today, but thought instead I would share a Christmas Carol that has been...
How to Score a Free Upgrade on JetBlue
As I mentioned yesterday, I gave JetBlue another try out of Burbank yesterday. Everything went exactly according to plan… JetBlue offers extra legroom in the first five rows and emergency exit rows of their A320s that they sell for...
TSA Swabbing Hands at the Gate to Check for Explosives
Although the TSA started their passenger hand swabbing program last February, my first experience with it was today at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Prior to boarding my JetBlue flight to Long Beach, an announcement was made by JetBlue...
